Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $599 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.